Shirley Jo Scroggs, 83, Neosho, MO formerly of Joplin, MO passed away Saturday, November 26, 2016 at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, MO.

Shirley was born on April 12, 1933 in Buffalo, MO to the union of the late Frank and Grace (Eger) Petree. As a child she and her family moved to Washington, PA where she later graduated from High School. On August 24, 1956 she was united in marriage to Virgil Thomas Scroggs, together they shared forty-four years until his passing on July 17, 2000. To this union three children were born. Shirley worked several years as a fiscal clerk for the Area Agency on Aging, Joplin, MO. She was a member of Retreads Motorcycle Club of Joplin, MO. She enjoyed camping, reading and spending time with her family and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband; sister, Eliza Coffman and brother, Richard Petree.

Shirley is survived by her children, Calvin Scroggs and wife Peggy, Lynn Scroggs and husband Terry Goff and Craig Scroggs and wife Debra, all of Joplin, MO; grandchildren, Dustin Mayeaux and wife Hilary, Hannah Scroggs, Lucas Scroggs and Thomas Scroggs; one great grandchild, Tatum Mayeaux; sister in law, Vera Petree; her companion and best friend, Gene Peoples; several nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other family and friends.

Memorial services for Shirley are 2:00 p.m. Sunday, December 11, 2016 at Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home. The family has directed memorial contributions be directed to the Area Agency on Aging, Meals on Wheels and may be left at the funeral home. On-line condolences may be sent to the family through our website www.housh-goodwinfuneralhome.com . Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home, Sarcoxie, MO.